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St John's Church in Birža, photo Marta Litwiniak, 2023
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St John the Baptist Church in Birža

Birże | Lithuania
ID: pol_info-000117-P/159660

St John the Baptist Church in Birža

Birże | Lithuania

The Church of St John the Baptist in Biržėnai, Lithuania. Alongside Nesvizh, Birėžis was one of the main residences of the Radziwill family. In 1811, the estate was purchased by the Tyszkiewicz family. A church founded by Jan Tyszkiewicz was built there. It was erected in 1857-1861. Members of the Tyszkiewicz family are buried there.

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Time of construction:

1857-1861

Keywords:

sacred architecture

Publication:

10.05.2024

Last updated:

27.06.2025
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Front view of St. John the Baptist Church in Biržai, Lithuania, surrounded by trees. The white facade features arched windows and a central entrance. A sign in Lithuanian is visible at the top left.
St John's Church in Birža, photo Marta Litwiniak, 2023
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